2026 Best Law Firms in Texas
Vinson & Elkins
Founded in Houston in 1917, Vinson & Elkins has been one of the most vital energy law firms since its start. Today, V&E attorneys are trusted advisers to clients in the most important industrial, financial, and digital industries, such...
Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s most elite law firms, is known for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With more than 4,000 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s largest law firms. With more than 3,500 attorneys in 14 countries around the world, Latham practices in all the major jurisdictions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and regularly...
Gibson Dunn
With more than 2,000 attorneys across 10 countries, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is a force. Among the top firms in the country, Gibson Dunn is well-known for its litigation and trial work—especially its bustling appellate litigation and...
Baker Botts L.L.P.
With deep roots in the Lone Star State, Baker Botts has become an international firm with 12 offices across the world and nearly 700 lawyers in its ranks. The firm fields legal teams in energy, environmental law, intellectual property (IP),...
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin is a global powerhouse with a long list of clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups in a range of industries, including energy, financial services, healthcare, insurance, life sciences, sports and media, and technology. With...
Haynes and Boone, LLP
From its roots in Dallas-area corporate securities law, Haynes and Boone has expanded to 19 offices across the United States and abroad. Although much of its practice remains in the Texas corporate scene, Haynes Boone profits from its Chinese...
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Founded in Texas in 1945, Akin has grown to become one of the world’s largest law firms, with more than 900 lawyers across 17 offices around the globe, operating at the intersection of public policy, business, and the law. From 2 to 900+ ...
Norton Rose Fulbright
With more than 3,000 lawyers working around the globe, Norton Rose Fulbright is a legal force. The firm has dozens of offices across six continents and is particularly well-known for its energy practice. Teaming Up to Go Global Norton Rose...
Skadden
Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. It was the first law firm to exceed $1 billion in annual revenue, now the industry brass ring. Renowned for its M&A prowess, the firm is an all-star across practice...